Australia chased down England’s 244 in just 40.3 overs, powered by Ashleigh Gardner’s 104 not out and Annabel Sutherland’s 98 not out. The two batters put on an unbeaten 180‑run partnership at the Holkar Stadium in Indore, sending the Australian side to the top of the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup points table.
England’s bowlers started strong, taking four wickets in the first 11 overs, but the Ashleigh‑Annabel duo answered back with a run‑rate that left the English bowling attack stunned. Gardner beat the ball for sixteen fours, while Sutherland made up for earlier struggles by smashing nine fours and six sixes.
The 180‑run stand transformed a precarious 68‑for‑4 into a finish with eleven balls to spare. Gardner lifted her score from 50 to 104 in just 22 balls, while Sutherland stayed on front‑foot and counter‑attacked throughout the partnership. Their ability to bat hard and put pressure back made England’s bowlers look ineffective after the early collapse.
England lost their opening wicket to Lauren Bell, and later wickets fell to Georgia Voll and Ellyse Perry. The Aussies’ middle overs were ham‑pered by Perry’s dismissal, but Alana King’s 10‑over haul of 1/20 and the batting partnership between Gardner and Sutherland swung momentum back.
With both teams already through to the semi‑finals, the win is less about survival and more a statement. Australia shows it can win games when the stakes are high, keeping its perfect record in the tournament intact.
Quick recap: England 244/9 in 50 overs; Australia 248/4 in 40.3 overs, winning by six wickets. Key moments include Gardner’s century and Sutherland’s innings of 98, both not out.
Source: ianslive
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